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Two Forza Motorsport 5 Special Editions Available
Forza fans can now choose between a few augmented editions of the Xbox One game when it launches with the upcoming holiday system.
FORZA MOTORSPORT 5 LIMITED EDITION ($79.99, above)
Apart form the LE car pack, Day One car pack, and VIP status (all are outlined below), the Limited Edition comes in a steel book case, contains a decal sheet, and includes 1,250 car tokens (which Microsoft says grants you access to any car in the game).
Limited Edition Car Pack: Each of the cars in this pack feature a special LE livery and top-level tuning (stock versions of the cars are also included in the game).
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2011 Audi RS 3 Sportback
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2012 Aston Martin Vanquish
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2013 Ford M Shelby Mustang GT500
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2013 McLaren P1
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2013 SRT Viper GTS
VIP Membership: Forza 5 VIP members get 2x reward acceleration, access to exclusive multiplayer events, an in-game badge, in-game gifts, and the five cars below. An Xbox Live Gold subscription is required for any online multiplayer features.
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1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C
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1987 RUF CTR Yellowbird
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1991 Mazda #55 787B
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2011 Ford F150 SVT Raptor
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2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
DAY ONE EDITION ($59.99)
This version comes in special Day One edition packaging that matches the system itself. Also included:
Day One Car Pack: Like the LE car pack, these three rides feature custom liveries and tuning.
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2010 Audio TT RS Coupe
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2013 Ford Focus ST
- 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
Our Take:
It's pretty standard fare, but at least the Limited Edition version gives relative value with its VIP membership and tokens. Beats inflating the value of the LE by including meaningless tchotchkes.
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